Episode Summary:

In this episode of The HasBeens Podcast, the crew dives into the latest drama surrounding Young Thug, unpacks troubling national education stats, and reacts to a wild story of a gambler literally jumping ship. Then it’s all football—from CFB stunners to NFL surprises—and the crew closes with heated predictions for the anticipated Canelo vs. Bud Crawford showdown. Tap in!

 Topics:

Young Thug Fallout & Courtroom Chaos

• Latest developments after the YSL RICO case
• Leaked audio & alleged snitching: what’s real, what’s cap?
• How this is shaping the future of hip-hop and Atlanta

 Education Crisis: Reading & Math Scores Drop Nationwide

• Recent national report shows decline in student performance post-pandemic
• Are we failing the next generation?
• What's to blame—technology, policy, or parenting?
• The crew shares personal school stories and hot takes on how to fix the system

 Passenger Jumps Off Cruise Ship to Dodge Gambling Debt

• Yes, you read that right…
• A man literally jumped overboard to avoid paying up
• Breaking down the absurdity and danger behind this viral headline
• Gambling addiction and cruise ship culture—what's really going on?

 Football Recap (NFL + CFB)

• CFB: Surprise upsets, top Heisman contenders, and early playoff picture
• NFL: Week 1 Recap – who’s hot, who’s cooked
• The QB conversation: Who’s HIM and who’s holding the team back?

 Fight Talk: Canelo vs. Bud Crawford Predictions

• Breaking down styles, stats, and fight history
• Is Canelo’s power too much, or will Bud outbox him?
• Each host gives their prediction 
• What this fight means for boxing’s future and weight class movement

Links & Resources:

• Young Thug Podcast Interview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwd3zMhGgbk&t=8146s
• GA Governor releases low performing schools across state - https://wgxa.tv/news/local/governors-office-releases-list-of-lowest-performing-public-schools-in-georgia-local-news-education-students-schools-middle-georgia-bibb-county-scholarships-private-schools
• Cruise Ship Gambling Debt Story – https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/royal-caribbean-passenger-accused-jumping-overboard-dodge-vacation-gambling-debt
• Canelo vs Bud Fight Preview – https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/canelo-alvarez-terence-crawford-fight-preview-tale-of-the-tape-records/